Political Science's Justin Buchler discusses what factors sway voter choices

Poll reveals crowded Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell

Courthouse News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, downplayed President Trump’s influence on voter decisions in the Kentucky Senate primary, saying evidence his endorsements sway races is “quite weak,” noting he’s backed many losing candidates and wins are hard to attribute to him. He added voter choices hinge more on party ID and incumbency, making this open-seat primary unpredictable.